Languages
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- The official language is Arabic. The Moors of Arab/Berber stock, speaking Hassaniya dialects of Arabic, comprise the majority of the people.
- French, though it has no official status, is widely used, due to Mauritania’s colonial history.
- Other Languages and dialects spoken:
- Soninke
- Poular
- Wolof
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